Let's Parent On Purpose

What if my primary love language is not physical touch and my spouse’s is?  Spouses can each experience love differently, but to have a healthy marriage, it’s vital to learn how to love your spouse in the ways they receive love.   Listen to this episode to grow in your understanding of the importance of physical touch, learn how to actively love your spouse better even if physical touch isn’t your primary love language, and even learn about the many benefits of physical touch. Show Highlights The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: Quality Time Physical Touch Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Gifts The premise is that we tend to give love in one or two primary ways, and we tend to receive love in one or two primary ways.  Conflict arises in marriage often when we give love in a way that isn’t the primary way my spouse is looking to receive it. When it comes to physical touch, it sounds simple when you don’t have a problem with it.  Issues could come from: abuse, past physical relationships, sensory issue